G​/L Accountant

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring that the process provides timely and accurate financial reporting
• Perform certain areas of the monthly close (prepares journal entries and reconciliations)
• Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and account analysis to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger accounts, bank balances, etc.
• Prepare audit schedules for external auditors
• Prepare quarterly and year-end GAAP financials and stand-alone financials
• Responsible for assuring that all required journals are posted during the monthly close cycle by maintaining and updating month-end close checklist
• Assist with management reporting and ad hoc reporting as required
• Assist with compliance with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures and reporting requirements
• Assist with internal audit in-house internal controls testing, as needed
• Work with other team members to resolve reconciliation discrepancies
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure business transactions have been properly recorded
• Understand the various accounting systems used and evaluate and recommend changes for performance, efficiency, and growth; drive process improvements and system automation

• Special projects and troubleshooting targets as identified and required by the Accounting Manager.
• Responsible for preparing schedules for related party subsidiaries and detailed interaction with external auditors.
• Work with the department and other departments to streamline, automate and enhance various reports and business processes.
• Responsible for training consultants and temporary staff as needed.

• Ability to perform month-end fluctuation analysis
• Be a strong team player – enjoy working with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Take ownership of job responsibilities and ad hoc projects
• Working knowledge of GAAP required
• Detail-oriented and shows willingness to learn
• Deadline-oriented
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work independently

• BS / BA in Business Administration (Accounting) or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Experience supporting a full cycle close

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times.
• Ability to commute to the SF office from Monday to Wednesday (3 days) each week.

Textainer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status.